This event will be held live on Big Marker.  The replay will be available to registrants until 10pm on Wednesday, March 3.

Event description:
This presentation will provide information on preparing for the NBCOT national certification examination, as well as the examination application process and the benefits of certification. 


The mission of NBCOT is to serve the public interest by advancing client care and professional practice through evidence-based certification standards and the validation of knowledge essential for effective practice in occupational therapy.  NBCOT demonstrates these practices by developing, administering, and continually reviewing the certification process based on current and valid standards that provide reliable indicators of competence of the practice of occupational therapy.

Handouts of study prep materials may be included.

Practice Analysis of the Occupational Therapist Registered OTR®, NBCOT, 2018
Practice Analysis of the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA®, NBCOT, 2018
OTR Matrix Study, NBCOT, 2018
COTA Matrix Study, NBCOT, 2018

Speaker Biography:
Barbara Williams is a certified occupational therapist who currently serves as the Associate Director, in the External and Regulatory Affairs Department for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) where she has worked for over 7 years. In this capacity, she is responsible for activities related to state regulation, international regulatory services, and community outreach. Previous to employment with NBCOT, Barbara served as Chair and Program Director for the Occupational Therapy Program at the University of Southern Indiana.

Learning Objectives:
    •    Identify the national certification examination application process
    •    Define exam preparation strategies and the NBCOT Aspire® Study Tools and StudyPack™
    •    Demonstrate awareness of NBCOT and the importance of continuing competency


Target Audience: Students, Educators

Level of Content:  Introductory

AOTA Practice Area: This presentation covers initial certification information.

CEUs (where applicable): 1.5

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